Ukrainian writer Yan Valetov in the Obozrevatel, Aug. 21:
"Trump's peace initiatives: No matter what Washington decides, North Korean shells and missiles are falling on our heads
I envy those who believe in the reality of Trump's peace initiatives.
The goal of achieving peace is noble, no doubt. But trying to stop a freight train hurtling full speed by stepping onto the tracks in front of a diesel locomotive, frankly, is a rather poor tactic. Especially since we're the ones being allowed onto the tracks. And they're watching from the sidelines.
Russia used war to rev up the economy. Yes, it's Keynesian economics, so what? It works. And the idea that guns can't be spread on bread is the wisdom of the coming years. For now, everything is working and rolling along. The regime is growing fat on blood, and attempts to open its veins with the lancet of sanctions are highly questionable in their effectiveness.
Does anyone see any reason for Putin not to fight anymore? Does he feel sorry for his dead? Don't be ridiculous! She drowned... and a crooked grin on her worm-thin lips... [This is a hint at Putin's reaction to the demise of the Russia submarine Kursk - M. M.]
He doesn't feel sorry for anyone. The more people die, the less trouble he'll have with the population.
Will he be afraid of Trump? Really? Why would he be afraid? He has thousands of warheads! Why do we need a world without Russia? Into nuclear ashes!
Do you think it's customary to keep one's word?
What words and agreements haven't we had since 1991? What other memoranda were we missing? We were guaranteed inviolability, inviolability, recognition of borders, and eternal friendship. By all participants in the ballet, on all sides. Some guarantors tore us apart, while others pretended they weren't even there. Normal international practice. It's a shame we've forgotten about this.
The best guarantee of peace and mutual respect is a couple of thousand tactical missiles with nuclear warheads between the parties that intend to respect each other. Otherwise... the results are obvious."
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